Medical Assistant Primary Care

Inova; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness program

Retirement matching

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

PTO & parental leave

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Inova Health Primary Care in Fair Oaks is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 1 for a full-time, day-shift role Monday through Friday. The position supports patient flow, vital signs, specimen collection, and clerical tasks while contributing to a high-quality care team.

We offer team member health benefits, retirement matching, education and loan assistance, mental health support, and work-life balance through PTO, parental leave, and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: Previous medical group practice experience.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred: 1 year of clinical practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care: check schedules, manage patient flow, record vitals, assist in exam/procedure rooms, collect specimens, phlebotomy, injections, prepare patients for examination, relay instructions to patients/families.
• Fulfills clerical duties: handling records, lab/x-ray reports, referrals, forms, and chart preparation to streamline visits.
• Maintain environment: clean rooms/instruments, stock supplies, dispose of expired materials, ensure sterile technique and safety practices.
• Participate in clinic huddles and quality improvement initiatives; assist with data collection for quality programs.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Inova Health Primary Care in Fair Oaks is looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant 1 to join the team. This role will be Full-Time, Day Shift from Monday – Friday.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience.We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health:offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement:Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance:offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support:offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance:offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules

Medical Assistant 1 Job Responsibilities:

• Performs general patient care responsibilities including checking schedules and organizing patient flow; recording patient blood pressure, height, and weight; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, collecting specimens, phlebotomy, administering injections, assisting physicians/nurses; preparing patient for examination and treatment; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information.
• Performs pre-visiting planning as indicated by the physician for the vulnerable population as indicated.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed. Organizes medical records, including lab results, progress notes, etc. to ensure the provider has all of the necessary information available during the patient's encounter. Scans necessary medical information into the chart readying the chart for the patient's encounter. Instructs patient in basic testing requirements, e.g., clean catch urine, EKG, phlebotomy, pap tests, etc.
• Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned which may include: setting up instruments and equipment according to protocol; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits; ordering, sorting, and storing supplies; restocking exam/procedures rooms. Properly disposes of expired medications and supplies. Adheres to and employs appropriate sterile techniques and universal precautions guidelines. Follows guidelines for point-of-care testing, EKG techniques, and phlebotomy, as per manufacturer's requirements for equipment. Ensures equipment is in proper working order. Performs daily checks of equipment assuring it is in proper working order. Checks the environment prior to starting the clinic day to ensure there are no hazards in the hallways, no open containers, and rooms are clean and free of debris. Assists with the identification of actual and potential risks to patient safety. Reports patient safety issues to the physician and practice manager in a timely manner. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services. Assists with data collection for quality improvement activities.
• Communicates problems relating to patients and/or staff with the practice manager in an objective and timely manner.
• Actively participates in clinic huddles and offers suggestions to better meet the needs of the patients and the clinic flow. Participates actively in quality improvement initiatives and understands the importance of quality improvement.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.
• Education:High School or GED
• Experience: Previous experience in a medical group practice or similar situation
• Certification:Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) within 6 months of hire

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience: 1 year of clinical practice experience

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world‑class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best‑in‑class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 692636
• Job Category Clinical Services
• Posting Date 11/03/2026, 05:50 PM
• Locations Inova Health Center 3650 - Fair Oaks
• Apply Before 11/06/2026, 05:00 AM
• Degree Level High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED/HSE)